This qualification is suitable for you if,
• you are interested in studying the Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services in English
• you are working in multicultural organization
• you are interested in proceeding in your career
• you are interested in international career
• you have competences and skills working as a cook, but you would like to develop your language skills

Gradia is offering a study programme in restaurant and catering services delivered completely in English. You will graduate as a cook, with a set of versatile skills for cooking, baking and customer service roles. After completing the qualification you will have strong language skills and the skills to work or study in international environments in the restaurant and catering industry.

The study is carried out as full-time education in accordance with the personal competence development plan (PCDP). Teaching and guidance are provided as face-to-face, project and team learning as well as online and distance learning (Teams). Studies also include independent study as well as on-the-job learning.

Scope of qualification is 180 competence points (cp).
Compulsory units, 85 competence points:
• Working in catering services, 20 competence points
• Preparing lunch dishes, 40 competence points
• Preparing plated dishes, 25 competence points

Optional units, 60 competence points:
• Preparing à la carte dishes, 30 competence points
• Food preparation for catering services and special occasions, 25 competence points
• Street and fast food services, 10 competence points
• Café services, 15 competence points
• Food preparation for institutional kitchen services, 25 competence points
• Delivery kitchen functions, 15 competence points

Common units, 35 competence points:
• Communication and interaction skills
• Skills in mathematics and natural sciences
• Societal and working life skills

You must purchase kitchen clothing, work shoes and other study material. Approximate costs are €300. Lectures and meals are free for all students.

Tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA starting 1 August 2026
• From 1 August 2026, Finland will introduce tuition fees for upper secondary education students from outside the EU and the EEA.
• Tuition fees apply to students whose residence permit type or basis does not exempt them from the fee.
The tuition fee for this education is 11,500 euros/academic year
• More detailed information about the fees and exemptions: https://www.gradia.fi/en/education/upper-secondary-education-tuition-fe…